Reptile Systems USA

Reptile Systems USA Manufacturer of professional lighting and heating products for reptiles.

06/01/2026

🐢 Red-Footed Tortoise Care Guide 🐢
🌿 Geochelone carbonaria

✨ A beautiful tropical tortoise species known for its colourful scales, curious personality, and relatively manageable size compared to many larger tortoise species.

📏 Adult Size:
10-16 inches

⏳ Life Span:
40-50+ years

😊 Temperament:
Generally calm, inquisitive, and often more tolerant of interaction than many tortoise species

🏠 Enclosure Size:
Large indoor tortoise table or spacious outdoor enclosure in suitable climates
Adults require plenty of room to roam and explore

🌡️ Temperature:
Ambient: 75-85°F
Basking Area: 90-95°F
Night: Above 70°F

💡 Lighting & UVB:
High quality UVB lighting is essential for healthy shell and bone development
A Ferguson Zone 3 setup is ideal

💧 Humidity:
70-80% humidity, especially for younger tortoises, to support healthy shell growth

🥬 Diet:
Leafy greens, weeds, vegetables, flowers, and occasional fruit
A varied, fibre-rich diet is important for long-term health

🪴 Habitat Tips:
Provide shaded areas, hiding spots, shallow water dishes, and natural substrates that hold humidity well

⭐ Difficulty Level:
Intermediate

💚 Fun Fact:
Unlike many tortoise species, Red-Footed Tortoises naturally enjoy fruit as part of their diet in the wild!

05/29/2026

☀️ What Are Ferguson Zones? ☀️

Ferguson Zones are a scientifically recognised way of measuring the amount of UV exposure reptiles naturally receive in the wild. Instead of simply looking at a UVB percentage, Ferguson Zones focus on the actual UV Index (UVI) reaching the animal — helping reptile keepers provide more natural and accurate lighting conditions. 🦎🌍

At Reptile Systems, we use Ferguson Zones across our UVB product range because they allow keepers to better match lighting to the needs of their specific species. From shade-dwelling reptiles in Zone 1 to intense basking desert species in Zone 4, our lighting systems are designed to help recreate natural sunlight levels safely and effectively. ☀️

By using the Ferguson Zone system, reptile keepers can make more informed decisions, supporting natural behaviour, healthy calcium metabolism, activity levels, and overall wellbeing.

05/27/2026

I’m a snake!!! Hold on a minute, no your not 😂

05/25/2026

🐸 Poison Dart Frog Care Guide 🐸
🌿 Oophaga pumilio “Cristobal”

✨ A stunning and colourful dart frog locality known for its vibrant appearance, active behaviour, and fascinating display in tropical bioactive terrariums.

📏 Adult Size:
Approximately 1 inch

⏳ Life Span:
8-12 years with proper care

😊 Temperament:
Active, bold, and best enjoyed as a display species

🏠 Enclosure Size:
Minimum 18" x 18" x 18" terrarium for a pair or small group
Bioactive tropical setups work exceptionally well

🌡️ Temperature:
72-78°F
Avoid temperatures above 82°F

💡 Lighting:
Bright LED lighting ideal for plant growth and natural display
Low level UVB can also be beneficial

💧 Humidity:
80-100% humidity with regular misting and good ventilation balance

🍽️ Diet:
Flightless fruit flies, springtails, and other very small live foods
Regular supplementation is important

🪴 Habitat Tips:
Provide leaf litter, moss, cork bark, climbing plants, and shaded hiding areas to create a natural rainforest environment

⭐ Difficulty Level:
Intermediate

💚 Fun Fact:
In the wild, poison dart frogs gain their toxicity from their natural diet. Captive bred frogs are harmless because they do not consume the same insects found in nature!

05/22/2026

Did you know that snakes don’t have eyelids like we do? Instead, their eyes are protected by a thin layer of transparent scales called a “spectacle” or “eye cap,” which helps shield and protect the eye while still allowing them to see clearly. 🐍👀

05/20/2026

Not all snakes are equal 😂

05/18/2026

🦎 Veiled Chameleon Care Guide 🦎
🇾🇪 Chamaeleo calyptratus

✨ Famous for their impressive casque, vibrant colours, and independently moving eyes, Veiled Chameleons are one of the most iconic reptiles in the hobby.

📏 Adult Size:
Males: 18-24 inches
Females: 10-14 inches

⏳ Life Span:
5-8 years on average

😊 Temperament:
Generally best as a display reptile
Can become stressed with excessive handling

🏠 Enclosure Size:
Minimum 24" x 24" x 48" tall screened enclosure for adults
Excellent ventilation is extremely important

🌡️ Temperature:
Ambient: 72-80°F
Basking Area: 90-95°F for males
Night: 65-72°F

💡 Lighting & UVB:
Strong UVB lighting is essential for healthy bone development and overall wellbeing
A Ferguson Zone 3 setup is ideal for Veiled Chameleons

💧 Humidity:
50-70% humidity with regular misting and access to water droplets for drinking

🍽️ Diet:
Crickets, locusts, roaches, silkworms, and other gut-loaded insects
Supplement with calcium and vitamins regularly

🪴 Habitat Tips:
Provide plenty of climbing branches and dense foliage for security and natural behaviour

⭐ Difficulty Level:
Intermediate to Advanced

💚 Fun Fact:
Veiled Chameleons can rotate their eyes independently, allowing them to look in two different directions at once!

05/15/2026

Reptile Systems ceramic heat emitters offer an impressive lifespan of 10,000 hours, delivering reliable, long-lasting heat for your reptiles while reducing the need for frequent replacements. Designed for consistent performance and excellent durability, they are the perfect choice for maintaining stable terrarium temperatures day and night. 🦎🔥

05/13/2026

Kid and animals, not much difference 😂

05/11/2026

🦎 Madagascan Giant Day Gecko Care Guide 🦎
🇲🇬 Phelsuma grandis

✨ One of the most stunning and active pet geckos in the hobby, known for its vibrant green body, bright red markings, and incredible daytime activity.

📏 Adult Size:
Up to 10-12 inches

⏳ Life Span:
10-15 years with proper care

😊 Temperament:
Fast, energetic, and best suited as a display reptile rather than a handling pet

🏠 Enclosure Size:
Minimum 24" x 24" x 36" tall terrarium for an adult
Vertical space is essential for climbing and exploring

🌡️ Temperature:
Ambient: 75-82°F
Basking Area: 85-90°F
Night: 70-75°F

💡 Lighting & UVB:
High quality UVB lighting is strongly recommended for proper health and calcium metabolism
A Ferguson Zone 3 setup works very well for this species

💧 Humidity:
60-80% humidity with regular misting
Provide plenty of live or artificial plants to help maintain moisture

🍽️ Diet:
Insects such as crickets, roaches, and fruit flies
Also enjoys fruit-based gecko diets and soft fruits occasionally

🪴 Habitat Tips:
Provide bamboo, branches, cork bark, and dense foliage for security and climbing opportunities

⭐ Difficulty Level:
Intermediate

💚 Fun Fact:
Unlike many geckos, Madagascan Giant Day Geckos are active during the day, making them fantastic reptiles to observe!

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780 Chambers Lane, Ste 200
Simi Valley, CA
CA93065

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